Description: Many professions in the US recognize that minority under-representation is a real weakness in an increasingly multicultural world. The actuarial profession in the US has acknowledged this problem. However, acknowledging the problem is only the first step in solving it. This article sets out the level of commitment that will be necessary to SOLVE the problem, based on empirical research that the profession itself sponsored.

Description: Pat Renzi shared her career trajectory and lessons learned in life and work.

Description: This article discusses two key challenges one must overcome to gather the best data for managers to make data-driven decisions.

Description: This article describes why dressing up - even while working remotely- can help create work / life balance when the day is done.

Description: This article gives a formula for reversing failure into success

Description: Read about how a great leader lays a tone upon which the harmonics of their followers are naturally amplified, rallying them together, while the tone of a great follower provides harmonics that further provide a layer of resonance for supporting those around them. These qualities help drive motivation, morale, and productivity within an organization.

Description: A compilation of reader responses is presented to a real life situation. This issue’s case study involved an actuary trying to add to staff, who encounters questionable behavior by a prominent actuarial recruiter. What the actuary actually did is shared after the compiled responses.